Otpred 1% Eye Drops belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.

Otpred 1% Eye Drops contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.

Use Otpred 1% Eye Drops as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Otpred 1% Eye Drops are application site burning or stinging sensation, redness and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects resolve gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

Otpred 1% Eye Drops is for ophthalmic use only. It should not be injected or consumed orally. You should not use Otpred 1% Eye Drops if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in Otpred 1% Eye Drops. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
• Otpred 1% Eye Drops is for ophthalmic use only. Not for injection.
• Do not touch the dropper tip or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate solution.
• If the suspension becomes cloudy or dark brown, it should be discarded.

Otpred 1% Eye Drops contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. Otpred 1% Eye Drops works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Thus it effectively relieves eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.

Do not use Otpred 1% Eye Drops if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in Otpred 1% Eye Drops. Otpred 1% Eye Drops is only to be used in the eyes. Otpred 1% Eye Drops should never be injected or used orally. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, inform your doctor. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal. Before using Otpred 1% Eye Drops, consult your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery. Otpred 1% Eye Drops should not be used for any longer than your doctor has prescribed. Otpred 1% Eye Drops should not be used to treat any other eye infections.